Usage Guidelines

Usage guidelines have been established to assure that logos are used correctly and that the USM Athletics visual identity succeeds. Following these guidelines builds brand equity and establishes a recognizable image for USM Athletics.

• Stage the logo at least a distance of the CAP height of the letter "E" in the words "Southern Maine" all the way around, away from any other active elements in the layout, and at least 3/8" from the page edges.

Staging
Staging
Space the size of the letter "E" (shown above) must be observed all the way around the logo.

• The minimum size of proportionate reproduction of the logo is 1" high.

Mininum size of logo
Minimum size of proportionate reproduction
The logo should never be smaller than 1" in height.

• Reverse usage of logos requires an additional 40% USM blue keyline around the logo. USM blue is the only color that can be placed behind the logo. Athletics logos with keylines have been produced for this purpose.

Reverse logo
Reverse logo
The reverse logo requires a 40% USM blue keyline when printed on blue. The words "Southern Maine" do not use a keyline.

CONTENTS
• Introduction
• The Athletics Logo
• Athletic Logo Usage Chart
• Color Reproduction
• Usage Guildelines
• Incorrect Usage
• The Old Husky
• Other University Identities
• Stationery
• Marketing Collateral
• Advertising
• Web Sites
• Typography
• Athletic Uniforms
• Merchandise

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